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#1 - Let's talk about Food with Duncan Biggs
In our first episode Duncan and Damian discuss the challenges and stress that come with being a chef, emphasising the importance of mental health. Duncan shares his admiration for the industry and highlights the manipulative nature of chefs. You will hear some recommendations of restaurants to visit based on experience of our speakers.
Duncan Biggs -
Superyacht Chef and co-founder of the crew training company Ocean Wave Monaco. Starting out as yacht crew and working his way up to head chef on iconic boats such as the 113-metre, a passion for knowledge has defined every aspect of Biggs' career.
Damian Knight -
CEO and Founder of Riviera Gourmet, which provide high end food products to Super Yachts and Villas worldwide.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Ducan’s Intro
01:50 – Being only chef is enough?
04:31 – Advice to a brand new chefs
08:45 – Let’s talk about meat
17:02 – Cut corners on yachts
23:06 – Being a chef is stressful
30:34 – Chefs opening restaurants
39:57 – Restaurant experience (such as Michelin)
53:25 – It is not about money for chefs
56:42 – All chefs are manipulators
01:00:36 – Why recipes don’t include info which salt and pepper to use
01:10:42 – Cheeses and Gin to choose
01:26:37 – Life on land exist?
01:40:19 – Chefs’ challenges
01:54:25 – Money aspects
02:11:08 – Chefs and Guests
02:28:55 – Favourite Ducan’s dish to cook
You can find us:
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and YouTube
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By It's Just ConjectureIn our first episode Duncan and Damian discuss the challenges and stress that come with being a chef, emphasising the importance of mental health. Duncan shares his admiration for the industry and highlights the manipulative nature of chefs. You will hear some recommendations of restaurants to visit based on experience of our speakers.
Duncan Biggs -
Superyacht Chef and co-founder of the crew training company Ocean Wave Monaco. Starting out as yacht crew and working his way up to head chef on iconic boats such as the 113-metre, a passion for knowledge has defined every aspect of Biggs' career.
Damian Knight -
CEO and Founder of Riviera Gourmet, which provide high end food products to Super Yachts and Villas worldwide.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Ducan’s Intro
01:50 – Being only chef is enough?
04:31 – Advice to a brand new chefs
08:45 – Let’s talk about meat
17:02 – Cut corners on yachts
23:06 – Being a chef is stressful
30:34 – Chefs opening restaurants
39:57 – Restaurant experience (such as Michelin)
53:25 – It is not about money for chefs
56:42 – All chefs are manipulators
01:00:36 – Why recipes don’t include info which salt and pepper to use
01:10:42 – Cheeses and Gin to choose
01:26:37 – Life on land exist?
01:40:19 – Chefs’ challenges
01:54:25 – Money aspects
02:11:08 – Chefs and Guests
02:28:55 – Favourite Ducan’s dish to cook
You can find us:
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and YouTube